Pincé (en. Pinched)
[pɛ̃se]
Synonyms
- tendu
- contracté
- serré
Slang Meanings
To be on the defensive.
When he heard the criticism, he immediately became pinched.
Quand il a entendu la critique, il est devenu tout de suite pincé.
To have a tense look.
The way she responded was very pinched.
La façon dont elle a répondu était très pincée.